@wheelsdown1 The Mark XVI is a Mark IX powered by a license built Rolls Royce Merlin 266 engine that was made in the USA by the Packard Motor Company.
totally agree. Was suffering form Roman numeral dislexia when I wrote that, quick glance registered 14, not 16.
Still a breathtakingly beautiful piece of kit. They all are, right up to the bubble dome canopy when I think the combination of griffon and canopy began to detract from the original aesthetic balance of it.
I was Born and raised at Hokksund, and I don`t think theese airplanes EVER has come to a small airport Show as small as this!!! RESPECT to Kenneth who organised this Airshow!!!
Beautiful, except its not a Mk14, its a Mk9
wheelsdown1 1 year ago
@wheelsdown1 The Mark XVI is a Mark IX powered by a license built Rolls Royce Merlin 266 engine that was made in the USA by the Packard Motor Company.
warhawk40 11 months ago
@warhawk40
totally agree. Was suffering form Roman numeral dislexia when I wrote that, quick glance registered 14, not 16.
Still a breathtakingly beautiful piece of kit. They all are, right up to the bubble dome canopy when I think the combination of griffon and canopy began to detract from the original aesthetic balance of it.
wheelsdown1 11 months ago
If you want to see a real Spitfire in performance go to Hokksund, Norway, mk 9.
viceroytennis 2 years ago
I AGREE!!!!!!!! he he!!!
I was Born and raised at Hokksund, and I don`t think theese airplanes EVER has come to a small airport Show as small as this!!! RESPECT to Kenneth who organised this Airshow!!!
Mikio75 1 year ago
HERMOSO AVION , MUY FINO PERO LETAL .
ivanexocet 2 years ago
agreed the spitfire doesnt look right without the malcom hood
devil952 2 years ago
A W E S O M E Merlin sound!!! Thanks for the magnificent posting fellow!!!
Irvine5312x6ma 3 years ago
AGREED HIGHBACKED LOOK MUCH BETTER
PETEEAT 4 years ago
a mkxvi with the non-bubble cockpit (this one)is the best if them all
synystersevilheir 4 years ago
a proper plane
mattydred69 5 years ago